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windows 10 my file explorer is not responding.
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Open Start, type: file explorer options
Hit Enter
Select the General tab
Click Restore defaults
Could be an issue with your display driver.
uninstall your display driver then restart
Press Windows key + X
Click Device Manager
Expand Display adapters
Right click the current display adapter
Click Uninstall
Exit Device Manager
Restart
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I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.
Right click Start button to open Task Manager.
On Processes tab, scroll down to Windows Explorer under Windows Processes. Highlight, then click Restart button at bottom.
If this isnt' enough go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...
But remember that Factory or Upgrade installs are inferior installs which most enthusiasts won't even run because they'd expect endless issues. Consider doing the Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...
There is also an automated Refresh that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn't clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-...
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.
This problem stems from the syncing issues for onedrive. I went to the file explorer settings and set it to open in default to 'My PC" and removes the syncing issue.
How to clear Quick Access' history:
Open Start/Cortana, type: file explorer options
Hit Enter
Select the General tab
In the Privacy Pane, click the Clear button to Clear File Explorer history
It worked for me!
Ditto! THIS EXACT INSTRUCTION SOLVED THE ISSUE FOR ME. Woo hooo!
Thanks for posting the easiest remedy of all. I am glad I did not have to do the other instructions since they do not appear necessary for me.
However, just to be on the safe side, I then followed a portion of Neuraldevil’s instruction number 4 (in the comment just before yours) which appears to prevent FE from even working with Quick Access:
A. In File Explorer, hit the "VIEW" tab;
B. Clicked on the "OPTIONS" icon over on the far right,
(If you hit the down arrow, then you have to select "Change folder and search options");
C. In the GENERAL TAB, go to the drop-down arrow next to "OPEN FILE EXPLORER TO" and change the selection from "Quick access" to "THIS PC".
If Quick Access itself, and not just a part of it, is the primary problem, then this should also help prevent it from occurring again in the future.
Just GP INFO for anyone: I doubt it matters, but I just bought my "HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-0067c" in August of last year (2018) and I have not put a lot of programs on it yet so I shouldn't be having a significant problem like this so soon. On the other hand, its only 1TB and I have had my free space down as low as 11GB before, mostly due to consolidating and organizing photos and videos.
Thank you so much. This was becoming so frustrating. Your first option "Open Start, type: file explorer options" worked instantly for me!
